Other resources and legislation
Other Resources:
Council for Disabled Children (CDC): CDC is a national charity that works to improve the lives of disabled children and their families, including providing information and advice on travel assistance.
Guidance on Home to School Transport | Council for Disabled Children.
Independent Parental Special Education Advice (IPSEA): IPSEA offers free and impartial legally based information, advice and support to help families of children with SEND.
Contact (for families with disabled children) support families, bring families together and help families act for others. They have parent-friendly resources on transport.
Transport in England | Contact.
Southend-on-Sea City Council - SEND Strategy: This document outlines the Council's strategic approach to SEND provision, including its commitment to ensuring accessible and inclusive travel arrangements.
Southend SEND Strategy 2023 to 2026 | Livewell Southend.
Southend-on-Sea City Council - Sustainable Travel: This webpage provides information on sustainable travel options in Southend, including walking, cycling, and public transport.
Sustainable transport | Southend-on-Sea City Council.
Free school transport explained: From who's eligible to how it works.
Free school transport explained: From who's eligible to how it works | The Education Hub.
Legislation:
Education Act 1996: This Act sets out the legal framework for home to school transport, including the local authority's statutory duties and discretionary powers.
Travel to School for Children of Compulsory School Age: Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities (January 2024): This guidance document from the Department for Education provides detailed advice and clarification on the duties of local authorities, the responsibilities of parents, and the role of schools and providers in home to school travel arrangements.
Travel to school for children of compulsory school age.
Post-16 Travel and Transport Guidance to Education and Training (January 2019): This guidance document from the Department for Education outlines the arrangements for travel assistance for students aged 16 and over, including those with EHCPs.Links:
Post-16 transport and travel support to education and training.